The Lykens Register of September 13, 1900, touted the upcoming Gratz Fair entertainment featuring “dark and melodius” minstrels in black-face and welcomed attendees who were not afraid to “die laughing.”
GRATZ FAIR, SEPTEMBER 18 to 21
Do you measure success by volume of noise?” The quantity her is unlimited; but volume is tuned to harmony. Bands every day; you have heard them. But here is the story: Our minstrels dark and melodious, midnight songs and merry serenades. Happy combination. Here is the song: Eight black-faces give the midnight tinge. They are a merry pack. If you are afraid to die laughing, keep away. No obsequties [sic] in ours.
More information s sought on those who performed at this fair.
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